11-8-21

The November 8, 2021, regular meeting of the Davison Township Board of Trustees was held to conduct routine municipal business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and monthly financial reports. The Board reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for October 2021, which showed significant revenues across the General, Water, and Sewer funds, and approved recent board expenditures.

Departmental updates highlighted community-focused activities, such as the "Cops and Cans" food drive and seasonal park maintenance. During the public comment period, residents raised issues regarding the necessity of ordinance changes for solar panel installations and a contractual and pay dispute regarding township cleaning services. The meeting concluded with the approval of a new full-time Recreation Coordinator, despite some budgetary concerns raised by the Treasurer regarding rising insurance costs.

• Election Update: Supervisor Slezak congratulated Pat Miller on their recent election victory.
• Community Outreach: The Police Department announced participation in the "Cops and Cans" food drive on November 13, 2021.
• Solar Panel Concerns: A resident requested a variance or ordinance change to allow solar panels on the front of their residence.
• Contractor Resignation: The township's cleaning contractor, Kris Allaller, announced they would no longer provide cleaning services and requested a meeting regarding a Code-Enforcement Officer role.
• Budgetary Pressures: Treasurer Green noted a $72,000 increase in insurance costs affecting the budget.

• Jim Slezak: Township Supervisor
• Tim Green: Township Treasurer
• Lori Tallman: Township Trustee
• Matt Karr: Township Trustee
• Jay Rendon: Chief of Police
• Matt Place: Building Official
• Casey Reed: Parks & Rec. Director
• Jerry Harris: Deputy Chief of Police
• Jami Vert: Recording Secretary
• David Lattie: Township Attorney (Absent)
• Pat Miller: Recently elected official
• Ross Martello: Resident (Public Commenter)
• Kris Allinger: Cleaning Contractor (Public Commenter)
• Deanna Leddick: Incoming Full-Time Recreation Coordinator

• Financial Approvals: The Board approved the October 2021 Treasurer’s Report and Board Expenditures for the period of October 15 through November 3, 2021.
• Personnel Decision: The Board approved the hiring of Deanna Leddick for the Recreation Coordinator position at $18.00/hr, subject to background and drug screening.
• Minutes Approval: The Board approved the minutes for the October 18, 2021, regular/closed sessions and the November 4, 2021, special session.

• Meeting Date: November 8, 2021.
• Food Drive Date: November 13, 2021 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM).
• New Hire Start Date: November 19, 2021.
• Reporting Period: October 2021 (Treasurer's Report) and October 15 – November 3, 2021 (Expenditures).

• Davison Township Municipal Center: 1280 N. Irish Road, Davison, MI 48423.

• Insurance Costs: Treasurer Green expressed concern regarding the $72,000 insurance increase, suggesting the timing of the new position hire should be reconsidered for the budget.
• Contractual Dispute: Kris Allinger raised concerns regarding shorted pay and the lack of a formal contract for cleaning services.

• October 2021 Total Revenues: $1,941,692.74
  • General Fund: $1,452,512.52
  • Water and Sewer: $4 $\text{60,863.97}$
  • Tax: $28,316.25
• Year-to-Date Expenditures:
  • General Fund: $2,332,589.75 (27.41% of $8,511,533.00 budget)
  • Water and Sewer: $2,095,176.02 (29.45% of $7,114,991.00 budget)
• Board Expenditures (Oct 15 – Nov 3): $684,945.44
• Building Permits (October 2021):
  • Total construction value: $909,287.00
  • Total billed revenue: $13,256.00
• New Hire Compensation: $18.00/hr

• Adopt Agenda: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Oct 18 Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY GREEN. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Nov 4 Special Session Minutes: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Oct 2021 Treasurer’s Report: MOTION BY KARR, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried unanimously.
• Approve Board Expenditures: MOTION BY GREEN, SECOND BY KARR. Carried unanimously (Roll Call: Green – yes; Slezak – yes; Karr – yes; Tallman – yes).
• Hire Deanna Leddick: MOTION BY TALLMAN, SECOND BY SLEZAK. Carried (Roll Call: Karr – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes; Green – no).

• Pat Miller: To be sworn in following election certification.
• Police Department: Participate in the "Cops and Cans" food drive on November 13.
• Kris Allinger: Requested a special meeting to discuss employment as Code-Enforcement Officer.
• Deanna Leddick: Complete background check and drug screening.

• Solar Panel Ordinance: A resident requested a variance or an ordinance change to allow solar panels on the front of a residence.